City of Onkaparinga Investment Partnership Priorities 2014 by City of Onkaparinga

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PURPOSE

WE DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE LONG TERM STRATEGIC PLANS WITH OUR COMMUNITIES WHICH OUTLINE CLEAR PRIORITIES FOR ACTION

WE ARE SEEKING POLICY AND PROJECT PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT FROM A PROSPECTIVE STATE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON CLEARLY DEFINED PRIORITIES FOR 2013–18 WITHIN OUR REGION. We also support the policy and program priorities identified in the Local Government Association of South Australia’s 2014 State Election Working Together document including issues relevant to local government revenue. Our communities, businesses and service providers have developed the Community Plan 2035 with the vision of Strong Vibrant Communities and the following goals: • A liveable and connected city • Vibrant and resilient communities • A prosperous economy • Sustainable environments • Council of excellence

This document is a derivative of the Community Plan 2035 and seeks policy support in areas important for community wellbeing and of interest to a state agenda and local candidates. Projects are selected for their ability to catalyse wider investment, develop local jobs and skills, build environmental sustainability and social connectedness. They have Council support and early-stage funding, or if the responsibility of others, approved in-kind support and contributory works funding.

WE PUT GREAT LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS ON THE GROUND

WE TARGET, COLLABORATE, DELIVER WE RUN AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF $156M, INCLUDING $43M PROJECTS AND CAPITAL WORKS, AND MANAGE $1.6B OF ASSETS. We develop comprehensive long term strategic plans with our communities which outline clear priorities for action. We work with federal and state governments, other councils, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to deliver large scale services and projects such as Home and Community Care and Waterproofing the South. We put great local partnership projects on the ground, such as the Witton Centre, Port Noarlunga and Woodcroft Community Centre and the Coast to Vine Rail Trail (Hallett Cove to Willunga). We support regional infrastructure projects such as National Broadband Network (NBN), desalination plant, rail line extension and electrification and the duplication of the Southern Expressway.

LIVEABLE CONNECTED CITY • Accommodating another 10,000 greenfield and 10,000 infill dwellings by 2035 • Securing a rail corridor to Aldinga • Buses and trains need to be more integrated and efficient to capitalise on the rail extension to Seaford and Southern Expressway duplication

THE RAIL EXTENSION TO ALDINGA (31%), PROTECTION OF RURAL LAND AND FOOD PRODUCTION AREAS (28%) AND PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE (27%) ARE OUR TOP THREE PLANNING PRIORITIES

• Our larger centres, such as Noarlunga, Seaford, Aldinga and Aberfoyle Park need to be vibrant attractive places to work, shop, play, socialise and live together • Improving walkability and open space in our medium density areas

A PROSPEROUS ECONOMY • We need more local jobs, particularly technology, health, events and food/wine tourism jobs • Increasing university and TAFE qualifications and skills development in these areas • Building capacity and innovation in small and home-based businesses

OUR THREE KEY ECONOMIC ISSUES ARE A VIBRANT LOCAL TOURISM INDUSTRY (41%), A SKILLED WORKFORCE (39%) AND MARKETING TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT AND SKILLS (37%)

• The region has a shortage of employment land and the ex-oil refinery site at Port Stanvac will provide future opportunities

AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL JOBS (29%) IS OUR SECOND HIGHEST STATE-WIDE PRIORITY AND THIRD HIGHEST ISSUE (22%) TO IMPROVE OVERALL

OUR BEACHES (79%), LIFESTYLE (72%) AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (64%) ARE THE THINGS WE MOST LIKE ABOUT OUR CITY

VIBRANT RESILIANT COMMUNITIES • Services and housing for our ageing communities IMPROVING ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE (39%) AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT (35%) ARE OUR TOP TWO PRIORITIES GENERALLY

SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTS • Increasing renewable energy use • Responding to the impacts of climate change • Improving the viability and quality of our native vegetation, coastline, water courses and estuaries • Our natural environments must not be compromised by urban development and growth

• Lack of physical fitness and obesity • A lack of vibrant spaces and creative expression • Increasing community learning opportunities in non-traditional settings

INCREASING STORMWATER USE AND WASTE WATER REUSE (30%) IS OUR NUMBER ONE STATE-WIDE PRIORITY

OUR THREE HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ARE STORMWATER HARVESTING AND REUSE (45%), ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION (43%) AND WATER QUALITY (34%)

51% NOMINATED ACCESS TO AGED SERVICES AS OUR NUMBER ONE NATIONAL ISSUE

ACCESS TO HEALTH (42%) AND AGED CARE (35%) SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY SAFETY (29%) ARE OUR TOP SOCIAL PRIORITIES

COUNCIL OF EXCELLENCE • Ensuring financial sustainability and managing expectations for services and infrastructure • Continuing growth places a high demand on our services, with expectations continually rising • A national skills shortage and competition for technical and professional staff continue to challenge us • Digital technology provides a great opportunity to improve services and projects

68% AGREE THAT A RESPONSIVE, PERFORMANCE DRIVEN COUNCIL IS AN IMPORTANT OBJECTIVE 67% AGREE THAT A FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE ADMINISTRATION IS A KEY OUTCOME

SEEKING POLICY AND PROJECT SUPPORT LIVEABLE CONNECTED CITY POLICY SUPPORT

• Urban renewal in established car-dependent communities in and around centres and transport corridors. Redesign and infrastructure for integrated transport, walkability, innovative and affordable housing, connected open spaces and recreation opportunities • Local roads maintenance and renewal PROJECT PARTNERSHIP

• Noarlunga Regional Centre as the ‘CBD of the South’ 1 - Revitalise the station precinct - Establishment of the Southern Sports Complex - Duplication of Beach Road • Main Street and town square at Aldinga District Centre 2 • Development of Aldinga Sports Park 3 • Christie Downs urban renewal 4 • Main Road streetscaping, McLaren Vale 5 • Rail corridor to Aldinga 6 • Johnston Road, McLaren Vale 7 • Quinliven Road 8 , connection to Southern Expressway at Old Reynella 9a and connection of Panalatinga and Doctors Road, Morphett Vale 9b and Aldinga Beach Road, Aldinga Beach 10 • Old Coach Road, Marlin beach 11 • Flagstaff Road, Darlington 12 • City-wide road funding 13

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We support the construction of the Darlington interchange, at the border with the City of Marion, as part of Adelaide’s main north-south transport corridor.

• Skills development, tertiary education and regional employment hubs, particularly focussed on advanced manufacturing, health/education and clean technology

VIBRANT AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

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• Strategic progress of Port Stanvac as a potential future regional employment hub 17

• Positive ageing in the community through social connection and activity, accessibility to services and home support PROJECT PARTNERSHIP

• Building healthy lifestyle choices for communities who are sedentary and time-poor to reduce long term health impacts and services. Continuation of Health Promotion initiatives, including community-based fitness/obesity and healthy-eating/fresh food education programs 14 • Continuation and enhancement of home and community-based support services • Sturt River Linear Park 15 • Foreshore Access Plan Stage 2 16

PROSPEROUS ECONOMY POLICY SUPPORT

• The digital economy and new opportunities based on high speed broadband availability • Development plan policy to better allow mobile tower locations to be influenced by local planning policy

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• Continued rollout of the NBN • Skills development programs

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• Investment in Waste Water infrastructure in Sellicks 18

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PROJECT PARTNERSHIP

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• Management of abundant species

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• Community-based adaptation to climate change

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• Remediation of landfill sites on public land eg Kangarilla 19 See project briefs attachments for more detail

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POLICY SUPPORT

• Coast protection (city wide) 20

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SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

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• Extension of Tonsley rail line into Science Park, Flinders Medical Research Centre and Flinders University

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1 NOARLUNGA REGIONAL CENTRE

NOARLUNGA REGIONAL CENTRE IS A PRIORITY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFIED IN THE 30 YEAR PLAN FOR GREATER ADELAIDE

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• Upgrade of the Noarlunga Interchange is required to capitalise new investment attraction potential and improve centre wayfinding and sense of arrival to increase patronage use of the line as a result of the opening of Adelaide’s first electrified line in 2014. The current station is significantly run down and upgrade works are required as part of broader planning and redevelopment of the station precinct. Council is proactively pursuing opportunities for private and public sector investment.

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•R amsay Place is the civic heart of the Noarlunga Regional Centre. “Activate Ramsay Place”, a place making program commenced in late 2013. This initiative seeks to bring people back into this space and increase its vibrancy and attractiveness. Minor works, including construction of a new playground and minor amenity upgrades are funded and will be completed in 2014. Major capital works are required to upgrade the existing ampitheatre which has reached the end of its asset life.

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Projects include:

Stage 1 of this project including joint partnership and financial contributions from the Australian Football League (AFL)/South Australian National Football League (SANFL), state of South Australia and City of Onkaparinga was submitted for funding consideration under the Regional Development Australia Round 4, seeking grant funding of $5,578,898. The application was unsuccessful.

• Expansion of the walking and cycling network around the centre.

Noarlunga Regional Centre is one of the 13 Transit Oriented Developments (TOD) identified in the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. This plan also identifies the Southern Sporting Complex as one of three future sporting facility hubs required across Adelaide.

• Development of the first stage of the Southern Sporting Complex on the Office for Recreation and Sport land south of Goldsmith Drive. Concept planning has recently been jointly completed by the City of Onkaparinga, Office for Recreation and Sport and the South Adelaide Football Club which has identified a total cost for the project of $37M.

This concept plan, jointly funded between Council and the Places for People fund is seeking to establish a new benchmark in the centre. Stage I, currently seeking funding partners, will focus on upgrades of both Council owned road reserve and amenity improvements to State Government land holdings in the precinct.

• Concept planning and early streetscape establishment for the duplication works to Beach Road between the Southern Expressway and Dyson Road, which includes road upgrade works on Dyson Road between Goldsmith Road and Beach Road. Concept planning is substantially completed for streetscape upgrades within the Health and Education Precinct with a focus on Alexander Kelly Drive.

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The NRC project is a complex revitalisation initiative that will require cooperation between all levels of government and private industry over an extended timeline. Council, in partnerships with other stakeholders in the centre, has scoped a range of projects that could serve as the catalyst for the centre in the short to medium term.

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The NRC Structure Plan 2010–40 introduced a vision to transform Noarlunga into a vibrant, resilient and accessible destination.

NOARLUNGA REGIONAL CENTRE (NRC) IS BECOMING THE CBD OF THE SOUTH, IMPROVEMENTS TO THE REGIONAL SHOPPING HUB, THE NEW SOUTHERN SPORTING COMPLEX, UPGRADE OF NOARLUNGA TRANSIT STATION AND PRECINCT AND BEACH ROAD DUPLICATION ARE THE HIGHEST PRIORITIES.

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THE ALDINGA DISTRICT CENTRE (ADC) PROJECT SEEKS TO GROW AN EXISTING UNDER DEVELOPED DISTRICT CENTRE INTO A VIBRANT AND ACCESSIBLE REGIONAL DESTINATION FOR THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS TO ACCESS SERVICES AND BUILD SOCIAL CONNECTIONS.

The project meets a demonstrated community need and would act to catalyse further private investment within the centre and broader region. An economic assessment identified that this project could generate economic activity to the value of $26.80M to the local economy and the creation of 82 permanent jobs. Aldinga has changed from a coastal hamlet to a fast growing fringe suburb which has experienced 62% growth across the last four years. Population projections anticipate a further increase of 13,000 or 114% growth across the next 20 years. While a fast growing community, the 2011 Census also identifies that the Aldinga population is at high risk of mortgage stress, relative social isolation and poor public transport leading to social disadvantage and unsustainable journey to work patterns with 52% of the region’s population travelling outside of the city for work.

ALDINGA DISTRICT CENTRE

ALDINGA DISTRICT CENTRE A council investment to address the immediate floor area undersupply and support the medium term needs of the community to 2021 is our major contribution to this $12.09M project. We are seeking a funding partner to deliver $2.26M investment for a new town square and main street that will serve as the new community heart for the centre. Delivery of this component would be supported by a commitment from council and private sector investment to connect the existing shopping centre facility to the town square and establish a new council library and service centre fronting Main Street.

Broader investigation into community needs and investment timelines in the ADC suggests that following delivery of the catalyst project outlined above, the centre will also require future funding support for the delivery of: • The option of relocation and expansion of a community centre into the district centre to realise colocation benefits and efficiencies in social infrastructure provision

Council’s existing community facilities (library and youth centre) located within the district centre have been experiencing pressures from rising usage levels corresponding with rapid population increases in recent years. The high youth population in the Aldinga region and the continued greenfield development attracting younger families means that space for youth activities and programs is in increasingly high demand.

Aldinga District Centre – proposed main street and town square

• Expansion of the existing recreation centre delivered in 2011 through funding secured through the federal government’s Better Regions Grant Program • Commitment to secure the southern passenger train line extension from Seaford to Aldinga with consideration of the station location immediately adjacent to the ADC.

INVESTIGATIONS HAVE SHOWN THAT THE CURRENT ALDINGA LIBRARY HAS A FLOOR AREA UNDERSUPPLY OF 318M2 FOR ITS CATCHMENT SIZE WHICH WILL RISE TO A 1030M2 DEFICIT BY 2030.

ALDINGA SPORTS PARK PORT ROAD, ALDINGA

This plan recommends that a five hectare buffer is retained as part of any future development and would be critical to the outcomes of the master plan. Capital works to the value of $5.7M over the next five years are identified in the master plan including:

Aldinga Sports Park will be the area’s key recreation and sports hub and is crucial to the greenfield development of Renewal SA land and linked to the upgrde of Quinliven Road. Early and ongoing planning and development will ensure that the site provides high quality sports and recreational activities.

• multi use hard courts lighting and reline

A master plan for the whole site has been developed by council in conjunction with user groups and the community.

THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS INCLUDED A SIGNIFICANT NEEDS ANALYSIS AND HAS IDENTIFIED THE POTENTIAL FOR UP TO $27.7M OF WORKS OVER THE NEXT 20 YEARS.

• landscaping and planting • internal roadways

• playground relocation • cricket nets • site costs ie fire, electrical, stormwater. Capital works to the value of $22.5M identified for the long term include: • additional courts and lighting • family recreation area • connecting pathways • fitness stations • centralised clubrooms

• entry statement, signage and scoreboards

• hockey facilities

• bowling club footings repair

• junior sports area

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THE ALDINGA SPORTS PARK IS THE MAJOR RECREATION AND SPORTS HUB IN THE SOUTHERN AREA OF THE CITY. ITS IMMEDIATE CATCHMENT EXTENDS AS FAR AS PORT WILLUNGA, ALDINGA, ALDINGA BEACH, SELLICKS BEACH, WILLUNGA AND YANKALILLA.

The area has the fastest growing population in the south of Adelaide. The current population for the catchment area is approximately 18,000. The Plan for Greater Adelaide shows that there will be significant population growth in the area resulting in a population of up to 35,000 in the next 25 years. Appropriate levels of recreation and sports facilities are critical as part of new development.

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• provision of a new pedestrian bridge from the railway station across Flaxmill Road linking the community north of Flaxmill Road to the station

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• upgrade the railway station including improved lighting, new shelters and Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) compliant access onto the station

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Intergovernmental cooperation and joint funding is now required to:

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In the long term we are seeking a commitment from state agencies to the renewal of public housing stock and the upgrade of the railway station. We are now extending our planning to the whole suburb to provide a framework to guide public and private investment in the long term.

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The master plan project will form a national template for the regeneration of ageing outer suburban areas located on a transport route with a high concentration of social housing and experiencing significant hardship.

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Renewal SA owns substantial land holdings in Christie Downs (27% of the housing stock) and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) owns land adjacent the railway station. Renewal SA has agreed to partner council in the development of the master plan and DPTI has given in principle support.

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THERE IS ALSO STRONG PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST IN INVESTMENT IN REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXISTING SHOPPING CENTRE, WHICH WOULD BE SUPPORTED BY GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE STATION PRECINCT

Council has allocated a budget for a master plan to provide a framework to guide future growth that builds on the suburb’s strengths and improves the amenity and quality of the physical environment allied with positive social outcomes.

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THE CHRISTIES DOWNS REGENERATION PROJECT WAS INITIATED IN RESPONSE TO THE SUBURB’S AGEING INFRASTRUCTURE, HIGH CONCENTRATION OF SOCIAL HOUSING, LOW RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES AND KNOWN SOCIAL DISADVANTAGE.

The suburb of Christie Downs has a land area of 321 hectares and a population of 5129. It is located along the southern rail corridor that is currently being electrified and has a passenger station. The suburb is in close proximity to the Noarlunga Regional Centre.

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CHRISTIE DOWNS REGENERATION STAGE 1 • RAILWAY STATION, RESERVE UPGRADE AND DEMONSTRATION HOUSING PROJECT

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• upgrade to Morton Road reserve • undertaking a housing demonstration project. These outputs will act as a catalyst (foundation block) for the regeneration of the broader Christie Downs area.

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McLAREN VALE STREETSCAPE MAIN ROAD • STAGE 7 UPGRADE

The township is creating increasing levels of freight traffic between vineyards and wineries, and between wineries and freight nodes. Main Road is also a through route for freight and tourism to and from the various centres in the Southern Vales region. Main Road incorporates the main commercial sector of the McLaren Vale township including a village green, town square, community facilities, an expanding regional shopping precinct, visitor information services, accommodation and food and beverage businesses.

The historic development of the township between two villages has created a linear township several kilometres in length. The decline in the streetscape quality has impacted on the tourism appeal (and resulting economic development) and the amenity/liveability of the township. The region’s tourism is based around the acclaimed McLaren Vale wineries, gourmet food, festivals and events including the Santos Tour Down Under, Fleurieu Biennale Art Exhibition, Sea and Vines Festival and Fleurieu Folk Festival. Council has committed to the upgrade of Main Road. This will deliver a quality streetscape, improved amenity for residents and visitors to McLaren Vale and provide tourism infrastructure that contributes to the economy of the region. The works address aging stormwater infrastructure, undergrounding of power lines, pedestrian and cycling facilities, traffic calming measures, linkages to key community facilities, tourist information bay/rest area, and improved landscaping along the street verge and entry on the western approach to the township.

The services upgrade and streetscape improvements are estimated at $4.72M. The Power Line Environment Committee (state agency) has approved funding commitment of $1.47M contribution to the power line undergrounding costs estimated at $2.27M. We are seeking further funding contributions of $1M for the project. It is generally recognised that transport infrastructure is critical to shaping a city, creating access, industry and opportunity. The defined section of Main Road is the main entrance into the McLaren Vale township and needs to be convincing in terms of the quality of its streetscape reflecting the importance of the region to local, regional and national tourism. The significance of this transport infrastructure is reflected in the works completed by the state government to improve safe access-egress into the township with the construction of an overpass at the town’s western gateway (cost $18M).

THE REGION’S TOURISM IS BASED AROUND THE ACCLAIMED MCLAREN VALE WINERIES, GOURMET FOOD, FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.

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STAGE 7 IS THE LAST STAGE OF THE PLANNED STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AND IS THE 1.1KM SECTION OF ROAD BETWEEN THE ALMOND TRAIN AND THE INTERCONNECT WITH THE VICTOR HARBOR ROAD OVERPASS ADJACENT TO THE MCLAREN VALE AND FLEURIEU VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE.

McLaren Vale is situated 25km and about one hour south of Adelaide. The township is a major node in the wine industry and the viticulture development of the region.

ALDINGA RAIL EXTENSION SECURING A RAIL CORRIDOR FROM SEAFORD RISE TO ALDINGA FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 10KM WILL ALLOW FOR THE FUTURE EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING SEAFORD PASSENGER LINE TO THE ALDINGA DISTRICT CENTRE.

The Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has identified two preferred rail corridor route options, both of which traverse the Maslin Beach sand mines. Council has requested that the state government investigate a further extension of the corridor of approximately 1.2km to the existing Aldinga District Centre to integrate existing services and facilities located in the district centre with rail transport. In addition to the 10km rail corridor to the Aldinga land owned by Renewal SA, options to secure a possible future spur–line of approximately 1.2km from Aldinga to the Aldinga District Centre should be comprehensively considered. The centre has significant potential for growth, not only in a retail sense but also a mixed use destination location. Integration of land use activities between the centre and a future railway station are dependent on the alignment of the rail corridor and future station.

The southern region of Adelaide is recognised for its lifestyle attributes which incorporates the world class wine region of McLaren Vale (located adjacent to the Aldinga township), close proximity to 31km of beaches, affordable housing and access to high speed broadband with the National Broadband Network (roll-out commenced in the City of Onkaparinga in 2010). However many residents (approximately 60%) are forced to commute out of the city and experience social isolation due to fewer public transport options.

• improved accessibility, especially between the outer south and inner south, would help people from the outer south areas to have better access to job opportunities located in the north of our city (Noarlunga, Seaford, Lonsdale and Port Stanvac)

A rail extension to Aldinga would provide a range of benefits:

Council is currently working with the state government through DTPI to undertake structure planning for the southern region rail corridor. In addition, there are a number of state government lead projects focusing around the Aldinga area (eg

• in sustainability terms, extending rail services to Aldinga would enable and stimulate more and longer travel on public transport with less reliance on car travel as the main mode of travel thereby improving the environment

• create opportunities for tourism by linking Adelaide to the world class wine region of McLaren Vale located adjacent to the Aldinga township • an opportunity for an integrated railway station at Seaford Rise and Seaford Heights.

southern corridor structure planning, rezoning for Bowering Hill and Aldinga, and McLaren Vale Character Preservation District) that have occurred or are anticipated to occur this year, it is timely that we look at the broader issues for growth and not in isolation of each other. Funding of approximately $34M is required to acquire the land for the rail corridor. The money was first set aside in the 2008–09 state government budget to buy the remaining land needed for the rail route. However, a state government decision to delay the funding was attributed to the Global Financial Crisis. Again the state government’s recent budget decision means they will delay buying the land to extend and secure the rail corridor from Seaford to Aldinga for two years to 2014–15.

Planning for the rail corridor is a state led and state funded project. For rail infrastructure, the federal government is the primary fund provider. DPTI have, through their investigations, identified that the two route options both traverse undulating terrain, valleys, creeks, and roads and either route will require a combination of deep cuts, high embankments and expensive structures (significantly long and high bridges). In some places cuts up to 20m deep are required and in others embankments of greater than 15m high are needed. Such works require funding of some $800M to see the project come to fruition.

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EXTENDING RAIL SERVICES TO ALDINGA WOULD ENABLE LESS RELIANCE ON CAR TRAVEL.

JOHNSTON ROAD McLAREN VALE CONNECTION TO VICTOR HARBOR ROAD THE EXTENSION OF JOHNSTON ROAD THROUGH TO VICTOR HARBOR ROAD AT MCLAREN VALE WILL PROVIDE A VALUABLE ALTERNATIVE ROUTE FOR FREIGHT MOVEMENT AND HELP IMPROVE SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS AND TOURISM TRAFFIC FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MCLAREN VALE.

Currently all freight vehicles have no option but to go through the McLaren Vale Township. This presents a safety and amenity issue for the township. By extending Johnston Road through to the Victor Harbor Road a viable alternative freight route is opened up. The extension of Johnson Road from Gilbert Road through to Victor Harbor Road will reduce the number of heavy vehicles moving through the McLaren Vale Township helping to improve pedestrian, cyclists and traffic safety in this very busy area. It will also assist in separating the tourism traffic from the freight traffic, further enhancing the attractiveness of this township as a tourism destination.

Council’s Road Network Plan recognises the importance of this freight route as it is listed as a high priority required improvement to the rural freight and tourism routes. A section of Johnston Road has already been reconstructed to a standard that allows for this road to be used as a nominated freight route. The estimated cost of completing these works is $3M. Over the last 6 years the council and state government have collectively invested $3.8M in enhancements for the ‘wine road’ network. Investment in the extension of Johnston Road will be a critical part in ensuring the region has an integrated road network for freight movement.

THE EXTENSION OF JOHNSTON ROAD THROUGH TO VICTOR HARBOR ROAD WILL PROVIDE FREIGHT BYPASS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF McLAREN VALE

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QUINLIVEN ROAD ALDINGA BEACH • RECONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADE QUINLIVEN ROAD FEEDS TRAFFIC INTO AND AWAY FROM EXPANDING COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, TOWNSHIP, RECREATIONAL AND TOURIST AREAS AT ALDINGA BEACH.

This road provides access to the suburb’s sporting grounds including football, hockey, netball and equestrian areas which have plans for further expansion. It also services two schools and provides tourist access to the beaches and historic township area. An upgrade of this road needs to be completed to enable the planned development of Renewal SA land to go ahead and opportunities exist to protect Aldinga township. Also these works will have significant economic and social benefits through improved and safer access whilst the installation of drainage will have considerable environmental benefits.

Since 2007 Council has invested $1.35M upgrading two key intersections and the road between, providing significant safety improvements and better access to the state run primary school and the local shopping precinct. The planned works and completed work to date include a wider and stronger sealed pavement with on road parking lanes, painted median suitable for turning vehicle storage, a traffic lane that facilitates bus movement, kerb and gutters with underground drainage and larger intersections to improve safety and traffic flow.

SECTIONS OF THIS ROAD HAVE NO KERBING, POOR DRAINAGE AND ARE PRONE TO PAVEMENT FAILURE.

A shared path is also being constructed to improve pedestrian and cycling access to schools and the sports ground as well as improved mobility scooter access to commercial precincts. Council has already completed 480m of road with a further 440m (Pridham Boulevard to Galilee School east side) planned for completion in 2013–14, 480m (Eden Terrace to Rowley Road) in 2014–15.The remaining 960m from Galilee School east side to Old Coach Road will need to be coordinated with the Renewal SA land development. The estimated cost of completing these works is $6M.

SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY CONNECTIONS THE CONNECTION OF PANALATINGA ROAD TO THE SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY, OLD REYNELLA 9a AND AN EXTENSION OF PANALATINGA ROAD TO DOCTORS ROAD, MORPHETT VALE 9b ARE A PRIORITY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ISSUES FOR THE CITY.

The state government currently holds vacant land to provide a future road connecting the southern end of Panalatinga Road to Doctors Road at Morphett Vale. Traffic is currently directed to the local road network as it exits Panalatinga Road causing traffic congestion at peak times particularly on States Road.

SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY CONNECTIONS

WE HAVE EXPRESSED DISAPPOINTMENT THAT THE CURRENT SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY DUPLICATION PROJECT DOES NOT INCLUDE SOUTH BOUND ACCESS TO THE EXPRESSWAY AT REYNELLA.

Construction of a state arterial road, connecting the southern end of Panalatinga Road to Main South Road would complete the network and relieve congestion. Provision of south-bound access to the expressway at the northern end of Panalatinga Road should be completed first and the need for the southern connection reassessed.

Improving these connections would relieve traffic pressure on the council road network and improve travel time for Happy Valley, Aberfoyle Park and Flagstaff Hill residents accessing the regional centre of Noarlunga and destinations further south.

ALDINGA BEACH ROAD ALDINGA BEACH ROAD IS THE MAIN FEEDER INTO AND OUT OF ALDINGA BEACH FROM MAIN SOUTH ROAD. IT IS CRITICAL THAT ITS CAPACITY BE UPGRADED TO ENABLE THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ALDINGA TOWNSHIP AND SURROUNDS.

The upgrade of Aldinga Beach Roadis intrinsically linked to the development of Renewal SA greenfield land and the Main South Road transport corridor. It is also a bus route that services the rapidly expanding commercial and residential areas and provides access to the suburb’s commercial, industrial and residential areas. It also services a school and is a tourist route providing access to the area’s beaches. Two remaining sections of Aldinga Beach Road need reconstruction and upgrade as they have no kerbing, poor drainage and are subject to pavement failure.

It is important that the final two stages are completed as this project will have significant economic and social benefits through improved and safer access to tourist, commercial and industrial areas, whilst the installation of drainage will have considerable environmental benefits. Since 2007 Council has invested $7.49M (including $1.15M in funding contributions from the AUSLINK Strategic Regional Program) in upgrading 2.5km from the Esplanade to How Road. This includes two key intersections to the commercial precinct, providing significant safety improvements and better access to the school, residential and industrial areas.

Council are planning the next section for construction in 2014–15 which includes the construction of a roundabout and associated land acquisition at the How Road intersection.

Factors affecting the final alignment and costs for this project include; the location of the rail line extension, the layout of, and the drainage upgrades required to cater for the proposed land division.

The final sections will be impacted by the proposed land division which Aldinga Beach Road currently adjoins. Depending on the layout of the land division, there is an opportunity to realign the road so that it connects with Main South Road at the Aldinga Road intersection in a signalised four way intersection rather than the current two offset t-junctions, which are subject to numerous collisions.

The estimated cost of completing these works is $4M.

A FURTHER 610–1150m IS PLANNED FOR COMPLETION FROM 2014–18 DEPENDING ON RENEWAL SA LAND DIVISION AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS.

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ALDINGA BEACH • RECONSTRUCTION AND UPGRADE

OLD COACH ROAD MASLIN BEACH â&#x20AC;˘ FINAL DESIGN AND FUTURE FUNDING

This section of road requires upgrading to manage traffic include bus movements, pedestrian access, including to and from the bus stops and residential property access. We seek funding assistance for further detailed design investigations and the implementation of the design outcomes.

THE UPGRADE WILL ADDRESS ACCESS AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CONCERNS ON OLD COACH ROAD, MASLIN BEACH.

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UPGRADE OF 1.1KM OF OLD COACH ROAD AT MASLIN BEACH, BETWEEN GULF PARADE AND OLEANDER ROAD, IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ACCESS AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ISSUES IN THE AREA.

This section of Old Coach Road links the northern and southern extent of Maslin Beach township and importantly takes an increasing traffic load from Aldinga, Aldinga Beach and Port Willunga through to Seaford Rise, Seaford, Moana, Seaford Meadows and Noarlunga.

FLAGSTAFF ROAD UPGRADE TO REMOVE REVERSABLE FLOW LANE THE ADDITION OF AN EXTRA LANE ON THE SECTION OF FLAGSTAFF ROAD BEWTEEN HYLAND AVENUE AND BONNEYVIEW ROAD, DARLINGTON IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC CAPACITY AND ROAD SAFETY ISSUES AT THIS LOCATION.

IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY AND PROVIDE FUTURE CAPACITY FOR THE FLAGSTAFF HILL, ABERFOYLE PARK COMMUNITY

This section of Flagstaff Road operates a reversible flow system. The community has expressed significant concern regarding the safety of the reversible flow lanes citing the number of accidents and near misses. Whilst the significant investment in the duplication of the Southern Expressway is noted the inability to access the Southern Expressway to head in a

southerly direction until Sheriffs Road means that Flagstaff Hill and other easterly suburbs will need to use Flagstaff Road to access the Marion Road entry to the Southern Expressway. Therefore in order to fully realize the full benefit of the high level of investment in the Southern Expressway, Flagstaff Road should be upgraded to a four lane road to match the balance of Flagstaff Road.

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Notable examples of this are Main South Road (south of Beach Road), Beach Road (Noarlunga) and Commercial Road (Seaford Heights, Seaford, Maslin Beach).

Increased funding for maintenance for major roads in the southern regions is needed to ensure that the area remains an attractive place to do business, live or visit.

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The effects of the poor quality of these roads will in time lead to a downturn in the attractiveness of the southern regions for business, tourism and livability.

Whilst the investment in the southern regions has been significant (Southern Expressway duplication, Seaford rail extension and electrification) the continued decline in the condition of the major connecting roads will detract from the realisation of the economic benefit for these significant investments.

Whilst Council is not responsible for the condition of the main road network there have been notable effects on viability of the southern regions due to deteriorating quality of these roads.

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THE ROAD NETWORK MAINTAINED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE (DPTI) CONTINUES TO DECLINE AS FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE HAS NOT KEPT PACE WITH THE DEMAND FOR A WELL MAINTAINED ROAD NETWORK.

THE CONDITION OF THE MAIN ROAD NETWORK CONTINUES TO DETERIORATE

HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS THE CITY OF ONKAPARINGA PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEAD HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES WITH ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY LOCALLY PRODUCED FOOD, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

The South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS) (1) survey of adults showed nearly 2 out of 3 Onkaparinga residents were reported as being overweight (37.7%) or obese (22.9%), more than half consumed one serve or less of fruit per day and more than half of adults in Onkaparinga did not reach the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week . We have a strategic agenda of improving wellbeing of the community through our Community Plan 2035, which includes a focus on ‘healthy active lifestyles’ to help shape strong, vibrant communities. The new Public Health Act further commits us, in partnership with the South Australian Government, to positively influence the health of South Australians now and in the future.

A whole of government approach through the Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle program (OPAL) and the Australian Government’s Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) programs have taken a positive approach to obesity prevention by focusing on ways for children and adults to enjoy healthy eating and being active. Health promotion programs are key to the South Australian Government achieving Targets 2, 24, 56, 78 and 82 of the South Australian Strategic Plan. The state government’s intention to conclude funding for OPAL in the City of Onkaparinga mid-2014 will significantly diminish our capacity to deliver programs that aim to improve the wellbeing of the community. The program will be concluded prior to the performance data being made publicly available by the funding body. This is a unique opportunity for the State Government to reconsider the significant benefits that would be delivered by providing ongoing funding for the continuation of OPAL in particular and healthy active lifestyle programs more generally and address some of the health concerns evident in our region.

OPAL baseline data (2) showed that 21.4% of South Australian children aged 9 – 11years are overweight or obese. The same survey found 38% of children did not eat enough fruit (3), 72% did not get enough daily exercise (4) and only 19% met the guidelines for no more than 2 hours of daily screen time.

The range of programs offered target some of the most ‘at risk’ members of our community, in the last 12 months our programs have connected with over 24,000 people in our local community to provide educational and practical physical and nutrition programs that equip people to manage their longer term health and wellbeing.

Programs such as OPAL are developed from a globally proven model that addresses the complexity involved in tackling the issue of overweight and obesity. This comprehensive approach allows our staff to build partnerships with the many different groups that form local communities, in order to create more desirable ways for children and families to eat well and be active.

The provision of health expertise to the Onkaparinga community in relation to healthy eating and physical activity through workshops, education and advisory services have gradually increased knowledge and skills in ‘health literacy’ across the region. This support will no longer be available after mid-2014 if state government funding is withdrawn.

NEARLY 2 OUT OF 3 ONKAPARINGA RESIDENTS WERE REPORTED AS BEING OVERWEIGHT (37.7%) OR OBESE (22.9%)

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ONKAPARINGA PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE ‘I’ve kept it under control through diet’, explained Lorraine. ‘But in the last nine months, my blood sugar levels have been too high and my doctor had to put me on medication. He recommended that I get more regular exercise, so when I read about council’s programs, I thought I’d give it a try’. Lorraine went to an information session for the BEAT

IT program, a moderate intensity, tailored physical activity and healthy lifestyle program. ‘I was really impressed with BEAT IT,’ Lorraine says. ‘I altered my working days so that I could attend the two weekly sessions, and it was the best thing I ever did.’ After only 12 weeks on the BEAT IT program, Lorraine had her sugar levels checked again, and

she and her doctor were amazed at the difference. ‘My levels were down to within the recommended range after less than three months on the program,’ says Lorraine. ‘It’s been the most worthwhile thing I have ever done’. Lorraine has also started her own Heart Foundation Walking group, which meets three times a week.

The future health of our community is reliant on state government support of the following initiatives: • State government to drive and fund locally delivered health promotion initiatives to equip our community with the skills and knowledge to lead healthier lives. • State government to continue to drive accessibility to school sporting and recreational facilities for out of schools hours use by the community. This initiative has the potential to significantly reduce the demand on local and state government for the development of new facilities and ensure that current facilities are well used and responsive to our community’s needs.

• Relief from the current electricity and water charges that grass roots sporting clubs and councils are struggling to manage whilst providing sport and open space facilities for the local community. • Support for 330 clubs to comply with a range of regulated requirements including child safe environments and Work Health and Safety requirements that are all adding to their already over stretched and diminishing volunteer resources.

1. South Australian Monitoring & Surveillance System (SAMMS) Indicators of City of Onkaparinga. University of Adelaide, 2013. 2. OPAL Baseline Data – Eating and activity patterns of South Australian children aged 9 – 11 years 2011/2012. South Australia Health, 2013. 3. Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (NHMRC, 2013) recommends children aged 9 -11 years should consume 2 serves of fruit per day. www.eatforhealth.gov.au 4. National Physical Activity Guidelines for Children (NHMRC, 2008) recommend 60 minutes of daily activity.

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STURT RIVER LINEAR PARK THE PATH WILL PROVIDE RECREATIONAL AND SOCIAL AMENITY TO THE COMMUNITY AND AIMS TO CONSERVE AND PROMOTE THE HERITAGE OF THE AREA.

STAGE 3 • COROMANDEL VALLEY THE STURT RIVER LINEAR PARK (SRLP) AIMS TO DELIVER A CONTINUOUS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE LINK FROM THE PATAWALONGA BASIN IN GLENELG NORTH TO FRANK SMITH PARK IN COROMANDEL VALLEY.

This linear park is a key component of Adelaide’s Metropolitan Open Space System (MOSS) which provides a strategic recreational, cultural and biodiversity link in the open space network from the Adelaide Hills to the coast.

The project includes design and construction of a shared use path, three shared use river crossings, development of activity nodes (such as picnic areas) together with environmental improvements to the river corridor.

Work within the City of Onkaparinga is focussed on delivery of the shared path between Frank Smith Park and Horner’s Bridge in Coromandel Valley. The path will then provide a connection into the adjoining national park.

These improvements will deliver environmental improvements to the river through the removal of exotic species and increasing the biodiversity of the area.

Current work is focussed on stage 3 of the SRLP that will deliver approximately 850 linear metres of trail and associated open space improvement completing delivery of the linear park in Coromandel Valley.

A funding amount of $40,000 has been secured to complete detailed design for stage 3 of the SRLP linking the Institute building to Sturt Gorge. Development of this area cannot be completed until selected land parcels and sufficient funding has been secured. The cost of delivering stage 3 is estimated at $1.2M (excluding property acquisition costs).

Investments to date have included: • Stage 1 (completed 2010) Construction of a new shared use path linking Winns Road and the institute building and removal of exotic vegetation and revegetation works. Stage 1 funding included $410,000 provided by council and $418,670 by state government. • Stage 2 (completed 2012) This section delivered a shared use path connecting the previously completed stage 1 work at Winns Road with Frank Smith Park. Works also included construction of retaining walls, balustrade and fencing, shared use road crossings, removal of woody weeds and revegetation. Stage 2 funding included $200,234 from council; $200,370 from state government; and $157,000 from federal government. In addition, the state government provided 50% grant funding toward a number of property acquisitions along the river corridor that can be returned to open space creating a green corridor.

THE FORESHORE ACCESS PLAN (FAP) REINFORCES THE STATE GOVERNMENT’S VISION FOR A COAST PARK ALONG THE METROPOLITAN COASTLINE, A KEY OUTCOME OF WHICH IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SHARED USE PATH FROM NORTH HAVEN TO SELLICKS BEACH. The FAP aims to improve the amenity and function of our city’s coastal reserve by: • maintaining and enhancing open space links along the city’s foreshore to ensure free, safe and convenient access is available for all ages and abilities • strengthening the role of the city’s foreshore as a destination for recreation and leisure activities for both the local community and visitors to the region

• improving the function of our coastal reserves with regard to pedestrian and cyclist access, public safety, quality open space and public infrastructure and effective traffic control and management • providing quality urban outcomes that enhance the attractiveness, character and image of our coast.

FORESHORE ACCESS PLAN

FORESHORE ACCESS PLAN • P ort Noarlunga – upgrade of Port Noarlunga foreshore and adjacent Witton Centre, housing the local surf life saving club, the Department for Education and Child Development’s aquatics program and a commercial restaurant •M oana – upgrade of Moana foreshore and adjacent open space

FAP works have focused on the major upgrade of coast park nodes including:

• Port Willunga – upgrade of the Port Willunga foreshore car park.

•C hristies Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) – redevelopment of the SLSC facility and creation of an open space plaza

A total 8km of shared use path has also been established with significant sections in Christies Beach, Port Noarlunga South, Seaford, Moana and Sellicks Beach.

•B each Road, Christies Beach – foreshore and open space upgrade to establish the area as the feature coastal village square for the south coast

Over $20M has been invested in FAP/ coast park projects within the city since 2004. State government and council generally contribute 50% matching funding. Partnership arrangements with federal government and private stakeholders have also been negotiated where appropriate. The existing shared use path in O’Sullivan Beach was constructed by SA Water as part of a major upgrade of their treatment facility.

• Morgan Street (Aldinga Beach boat ramp) to Loongana Road, Aldinga Beach – $1.9M

A review of the FAP was undertaken in 2013 and prioritised future works up to 2020. Funding support will be required with FAP project costs estimated at $14M in the next 1–5 years, broken down as follows:

• Witton Centre to Saltfleet Street bridge, Port Noarlunga – $0.8M

• Port Willunga foreshore to Aldinga Beach boat ramp – $1.35M • Gulf Parade Creek (Frank Hilton Reserve) to Maslin Beach carpark – $0.7M • Graham Rabbett Reserve to Karko Drive, Moana – $1.3M

• Weatherald Terrace, Port Noarlunga South – $6.5M • Mentone Parade, O’Sullivan Beach to O’Sullivan Beach boat ramp – $1.2M A further $28M is estimated for FAP projects anticipated to commence post 2017. We are seeking funding support from state and federal government for these works to be implemented.

THE FAP ADDRESSES THE 31KM OF COASTAL RESERVE EXTENDING THROUGH THE CITY FROM LONSDALE TO SELLICKS BEACH.

PORT STANVAC PORT STANVAC EXXONMOBIL SITE IS A 234 HECTARE PARCEL OF LAND OF NATIONAL AND STATE SIGNIFICANCE, FORMERLY USED AS AN OIL REFINERY SINCE 1963 AND IN THE FUTURE A POTENTIAL MAJOR EMPLOYMENT HUB.

The site is part of the larger Lonsdale industrial area, which forms the most significant manufacturing employment and production zone in the city and third largest remaining in metropolitan Adelaide. The Adelaide Desalination Plant is located to the north of the site on 31 hectares. Our city is experiencing the ongoing depletion of its industrial land reserves with only seven to ten years supply remaining without the prospect of further industrial land in the future. The Port Stanvac land is therefore strategic given its industrial zoning. It is also the largest potential employment land offering in the south with the next being the Tonsley Park site (61 hectares). The site offers the potential opportunity to accommodate the new iconic industries for the region. These would include advanced manufacturing and environmental industries, in particular the water industry.

ExxonMobil, as owner of the site, is part way through a validation, site demolition and remediation assessment program which is expected to conclude in 2016. The remediation program itself should get underway from 2016 and could take up to 10 years to complete. This is being conducted under the auspice of the Environment Protection Authority pursuant to a Voluntary Site Contamination Assessment Proposal. To date the approach by ExxonMobil and state government to the future of the site has been focused on demolition and remediation which is more about risk management than future development potential. Council has approved development objectives and been successful in engaging with the state government to start considering the preparation of a master plan but it has not progressed due to a lack of resources. ExxonMobil is happy to engage and support the efforts of others in this regard but their focus is on the current site demolition and remediation program.

Council’s preferred option is to prepare a master plan which sets out the development vision for the site and which will provide the basis for engaging with ExxonMobil and the state government beyond the current focus on site demolition and remediation. This will inform long term capital expenditure and regulatory plans – with the land expected to be available in the medium-term future. This lead time is critical for forward resource planning. In the short term after the remediation assessment is completed around 2016 we are seeking the preparation of a master plan which will be the basis upon which the long term vision is achieved.

It will detail the following: • i dentification of the full extent of contamination •p referred development areas and supported zoning •a reas of environmental and social significance • i nfrastructure layout, including key transport connections • investment attraction plan • skills development and attraction plan • development timetable. Funding support to the value of $400,000 is sought towards the cost of undertaking the master planning process.

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THE SITE OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO POTENTIALLY ACCOMMODATE NEW ICONIC INDUSTRIES FOR THE REGION.

POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT HUB

WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE SELLICKS BEACH

The wastewater treatment plant currently treats the wastewater to a Class B quality which is then used for sub-surface irrigation of community reserves. With the increased demand on the system the disposal paths will reach capacity. This may lead to an increase in public and environmental health risks and limitation on future development. To ensure the system continues to be sustainable and is able to operate in accordance with its relevant regulatory requirements over the next five years, the following works are required to council’s CWMS Sellicks Beach scheme:

Recent residential developments in the township have increased the demand on council’s CWMS infrastructure. This increase has also presented opportunities for more diverse and commercial uses of the treated wastewater due to the volumes now being processed.

•C onstruction of a recycled water winter storage dam and associated transfer infrastructure - $1.5 M •U pgrade of the existing treatment plant - $0.5 M The above works will provide certainty for the forecasted development yields within the Bluewater and Prodec housing developments but not meet the needs of all future demand from planned growth in the area.

There are broader significant tracts of vacant land identified for residential development in Sellicks Beach. SA Water has wastewater treatment facilities located at Aldinga (less than 4km from the central point of the Sellicks Beach area). As part of the 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide the upgrade of this plant has been identified as a key infrastructure project for wastewater services. The future residential development of the vacant land has also been earmarked within the plan. Extension of SA Water sewerage services to the Sellicks Beach area is essential to sustain the current residential development and to provide the infrastructure required for future development. In 2010 SA Water presented a proposed sewerage network and business model, with a funding shortfall of 13.3M based on 2010/2011 costings.

To ensure that the existing residents of the Sellicks Beach area are serviced by a reticulated sewerage network, a retrospective upgrade to these residential areas is significantly warranted to address the current failing on-site systems and subsequent public and environmental health risks associated with these failures. Council has limited funding resources to achieve the required upgrades and expansion to the wastewater or mains sewer system. Without the significant injection of capital funding there will be limited ability for either council, SA Water or other entities to justify the works to sewer Sellicks Beach.

MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE IS URGENTLY NEEDED TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS AND TO MEET FUTURE DEMAND FROM PLANNED GROWTH.

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SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AT SELLICKS BEACH IS URGENTLY NEEDED TO ADDRESS CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS AND TO MEET THE FUTURE DEMAND RESULTING FROM THE PLANNED URBAN GROWTH IN THE AREA.

Approximately three quarters of the properties within the Sellicks Beach area are not serviced by a reticulated sewerage system; these properties manage and dispose of their domestic wastewater via on-site systems. A 2007 study by Flinders University found that over 45% of properties surveyed had failing wastewater systems. This figure has increased over the past six years. For the remaining properties within two distinct residential developments, council operates a small Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS) for the collection, treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater.

TACKLING LANDFILL SITES ON PUBLIC LAND KANGARILLA LANDFILL

WE ARE SEEKING A FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR REHABILITATING LANDFILL SITES ON PUBLIC LAND.

Across the state there are numerous former landfill sites located on public land. These sites were established, operated and closed prior to the introduction of modern environmental and engineering standards. They are often located in environmentally sensitive areas and their rehabilitation poses a significant financial burden on local councils. In addition to legacy landfills local councils also face land contamination challenges from a range of historic activities that occurred on public land.

We consider it appropriate that the Waste to Resources Fund is used to assist with the rehabilitation of legacy landfill sites on public land. As identified by the Local Government Association the South Australian Government’s Fund will contain almost $60M by the end of June 2014. These monies have been raised via the solid waste levy and councils have been major contributors. The LGA estimates that councils paid in excess of $20M in solid waste levy in 2012/13.

We are seeking: • the establishment of a grants program, funded from the Waste to Resources Fund, to assist councils with the remediation of legacy landfill and other sites of historic contamination on public land

The Environment Protection Authority is currently reviewing the landfill closure plan for the site, which we are obligated to implement by July 2015. The estimated cost of this is approximately $4M.

• a commitment to contribute 2/3 of the cost of the Kangarilla Landfill rehabilitation project. The former Kangarilla Landfill is an 8 hectare site located at Jackson Road, Kangarilla. The former Meadows Council originally operated the site as a sand quarry and it continued operation as a waste disposal facility between 1965 and 1995, receiving approximately 250,000m3 of waste.

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The City of Onkaparinga has budgeted $3M in 2013/2014 to complete rehabilitation and landscaping of the legacy landfill located at Frank Hilton Reserve at Maslin Beach. This year we will commence water quality monitoring at the former landfill located on Perry’s Bend on the Onkaparinga River and are about to embark on major works on the former Kangarilla Landfill (see below).

While a landfill operating today is able to able to set aside gate fees to meet future closure and rehabilitation costs historic landfill sites did not include this option. Currently neither the Environment Protection Authority nor Zero Waste SA provide funding or grant programs for landfill closure activities.

COAST PROTECTION OUR CITY’S COAST COVERS 31KM OR HALF OF METROPOLITAN ADELAIDE’S COASTLINE. THIS INCLUDES CHRISTIES BEACH, PORT NOARLUNGA, PORT NOARLUNGA SOUTH, SEAFORD, MOANA, MASLIN BEACH, PORT WILLUNGA, ALDINGA BEACH AND SELLICKS BEACH.

The coast is key to the city’s identity, lifestyle and local economy. It includes sandy beaches and rugged natural cliffs and includes a number of locations recognised to have significant indigenous heritage. There is a history of cooperation between local, state and federal government to deliver works identified thought key studies initiated and completed by council. These studies include the Cliff Stability Long Term Action Plan 2006–11, the Cliff Top Erosion Audit and Action Plan 2007–12, site specific geo-technical assessment reports and various climate change studies and investigations.

There are numerous examples of cooperation between agencies to deliver coast protection works within the city. Most recently this has included funding support for the Witton Bluff – Rock Armour Revetment project at Port Noarlunga. A $240,000 project jointly funded by council, the state’s Coast Protection Board (CPB) and the Natural Disaster Resilience Program (NDRP).

A significant increase in funding to both CPB and NDRP is required to meet the anticipated demands for the next decade. As the usage of the coast increases and the effects of climate change continue to impact, the criticality of addressing the coastal protection issues in this area continues to escalate. Investigations for priority coastal protection projects have estimated that the cost of delivering the following projects to be approximately $11M over the next decade.

This includes: • cliff stability projects at Port Noarlunga South, Seaford and Aldinga Beach currently estimated to cost approximately $4M and we are seeking a funding contribution from project partners of two thirds of this cost • coastal protection and beach retention projects at Christies Beach and Port Noarlunga estimated to cost $7M and we are seeking a funding contribution from project partners of two thirds of this cost.

THE COAST IS ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC DRAW CARDS FOR OUR CITY AND REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THIS ASSET.

20 COAST PROTECTION

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